Apache CassandravsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
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